Grain and oilseed prices continue to rise in June
Ohio's June corn price of $6.67 per bushel is up $1.13 from May, and the state's June soybean price of $13.90 per bushel is up $1.80 from May, and $6.18 above what was received at the same time last year.
Forecast favorable for Midwest corn pollination
Weather during the end of July can make or break the Midwest corn crop.
U.S. beef and pork riding export wave
May pork sales set yet another monthly record while beef exports reached their highest levels since December of 2003.
Corn stocks higher than expected
The USDA's July report shows a tight supply and demand situation for both corn and soybeans.
Farmers have until Aug. 15 to report acres
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The USDA's Risk Management Agency is giving additional time, until Aug. 15, for submitting acreage reports for all 2008 crop year...
Pioneer’s new Y Series soybeans hit market
Pioneer Hi-Bred launched a new generation of soybean varieties with a 5 percent yield advantage.
Ag economist puts farm bill into more user-friendly terms
COLUMBUS — With more than 600 pages and 15 titles, grasping a firm understanding of the 2008 farm bill can be daunting. But Ohio...
July starts with falling corn prices
By Mike Roberts
Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia TechBLACKSBURG, Va. -- Corn on the Chicago Board of Trade finished limit down again July 7, with the...
USDA issues advance direct payments
U.S. farmers will receive up to $1.15 billion in 2008 advance direct payments.
Damaged crop costs top $8 billion
Crops have incurred more than $8 billion in estimated weather-related damage so far in 2008.
